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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-cephalous

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-cephalous
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek κεφαλή (kephalḗ).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: κεφαλή

Phrases

-cephaly

Frequently Paired Words

-cephaly

Questions

What does -cephalous mean?
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Where does -cephalous come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce -cephalous

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-cephalous”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-cephalous” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.